student resources

Edwardsville Public Library Book Catalog. Search the Edwardsville Public Library collection, or the entire regional collection at once. Request books from other libraries with your Edwardsville Library card.

 

Multi-Subject

• Encyclopaedia Britannica

• Biography in Context (authors, artists, musicians, scientists, etc.)

• CIA Fact Book (statistical information about Countries & States)

• Daily Life in Victorian England: 1837-1900 (e-Reference Book)

• Encyclopedia of Daily Life in America: 1760s-2005 (e-Reference Book)

• Encycopedia of Medieval Life and Culture: 400-1400 (e-Reference Book)

Article Databases

• General Onefile (journal and magazine articles & reference books)

• Issues & Controversies (articles on current and/or controversial topics)

• OmniFile Full Text Select (journal articles)

• Opposing Viewpoints (articles on current and/or controversial topics)

• Student Resources in Context (journal and magazine articles & reference books)

 

Hot Topics

• Alternative Energy (e-Reference Book)

• Animal Rights (e-Reference Book)

• Race & Racism (e-Reference Book)

 

History

• Milestone Documents in American History (search many categories, with related contextual information)

• Decades in American History (1920s - 1990s)

 

English

• Contemporary Authors (e-Reference books)

• Writers Online (e-Reference books: American & European writers) -- click link and scroll down to "Literature" section.

• Magill's Literary Annuals (plots, characters, themes)

• Literary Criticism web link

• Literature Resource Center (Literary Criticism)

 

Film & Theater

• Schirmer Encyclopedia of Film (e-Reference book)

• "Theatre History" website

 

Other

• Testing & Education Center (over 300 practice tests: career / college / high school & complete test review books online!)

• Research Paper Writing Tips

• Help with Student Financial Aid